R87 476 Posted August 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, tellboy said: Any club disappearing is a loss Not that one though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWellBehavedWorrall 289 Posted August 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, DJC said: Masters moaning about movement but it was Worrall moving? Brilliant He’s correct though, isn’t he? Regardless of whether it’s a Wolves or a Sheffield rider, the rules state that riders must remain stationary until the tapes rise; that didn’t happen. Between this and the decision to allow Charles Wright to remain in the final of last night’s CLRC, I’m noting a blatant unwillingness from referee’s to apply the rules which are set in black and white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tellboy 3,662 Posted August 28, 2023 Just now, R87 said: Not that one though It's not to my liking,but i don't want to see any club disappear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk127 1,359 Posted August 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, R87 said: No loss It is if you are trying to run some sort of league. No Wolves and I doubt whether the league can continue in its current format. Why should any team jeopardise it’s very existence by moving up to join and expensive operating model racing on nights that do not suit the the local business model. In my view it is a shame that another team bites the dust and league racing at the top level is questionable and I wonder how many fans of the sport would turn out for open meetings if you had no league racing. Be careful what you wish for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 924 Posted August 28, 2023 Yeah, individual events are nice, but league racing is the glue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTT 1,229 Posted August 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, R87 said: No loss Of course it is, Every club that closes is one step closer to the league closing as a whole. Clubs like BV are secure but they need other clubs to race against. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk127 1,359 Posted August 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, tellboy said: Any club disappearing is a loss The poster should show to all their true colours but obviously they neither have the balls or the sense to see where the sport is in this country. Still what sport needs supporters like this poster. Suggest they go watch tiddlywinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,293 Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Hawk127 said: It is if you are trying to run some sort of league. No Wolves and I doubt whether the league can continue in its current format. Why should any team jeopardise it’s very existence by moving up to join and expensive operating model racing on nights that do not suit the the local business model. In my view it is a shame that another team bites the dust and league racing at the top level is questionable and I wonder how many fans of the sport would turn out for open meetings if you had no league racing. Be careful what you wish for. You would need to promote it with big prize money... Bottom line though will be that plenty of riders will need to earn, so they will be available. The current team sport model has driven thousands away due its completely contrived operating plan, which engenders zero emotional attachment, so, what really is the point of doing the same old, same old, every year..? All the tracks closing over the past 10 years shows it clearly doesn't work... Edited August 28, 2023 by mikebv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikebv 10,293 Posted August 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Noelinho said: Yeah, individual events are nice, but league racing is the glue. Not even Blu Tac sadly.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted August 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, DJC said: Masters moaning Get away! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ouch 1,192 Posted August 28, 2023 Grim but inevitable news. You cannot run the sport in this country as it has been without casualties. I’ll miss the atmosphere of the friendly rivalry between The Aces and wolves and there will always be a warm welcome at the NSS should you fancy the sixty odd mile trip up to see your old favourites. Maybe an ex wolves v Aces challenge at the start of next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truthsayer 234 Posted August 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, Noelinho said: Yeah, individual events are nice, but league racing is the glue. It's not though, is it? It's a clusterf--k and clearly not working. Not enough venues, not enough riders, not enough fans, not a sustainable business model. The only glue is the stuff being sniffed by anyone who thinks professional speedway will still exist in the UK in five years time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 924 Posted August 28, 2023 1 minute ago, truthsayer said: It's not though, is it? It's a clusterf--k and clearly not working. Not enough venues, not enough riders, not enough fans, not a sustainable business model. The only glue is the stuff being sniffed by anyone who thinks professional speedway will still exist in the UK in five years time. OK, I’ll put it another way. Get rid of the leagues tomorrow and the sport dies tomorrow - not in five years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Clemens 646 Posted August 28, 2023 Especially with the news about monmore closing, sorry this meeting is a bit of bore fest. Good news for the wolves fans of course but not for the casual observer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truthsayer 234 Posted August 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Mr. Clemens said: Especially with the news about monmore closing, sorry this meeting is a bit of bore fest. It's been so boring not a single rider has been coming on strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
